The Mandalorian and Grogu tracking for $80M opening
tvThe Mandalorian and Grogu tracking for $80M opening
Pre-release tracking projects about an $80M U.S. launch; Fortnite will run a 10-minute sneak peek May 19.
gonintendo.com
Anne Hathaway says thinner models were not fired from Devil Wears Prada 2
moviesAnne Hathaway says thinner models were not fired from Devil Wears Prada 2
Hathaway says reports that thinner models lost jobs amid a push for size inclusivity are misinformation and not true.
City reveals Flock accessed private cameras during sales demos
techCity reveals Flock accessed private cameras during sales demos
Dunwoody, GA says Flock employees accessed livestreams from a gymnastics studio, pool, school and playground during demos.
Where the Red Fern Grows remembered as a traumatic childhood read
booksWhere the Red Fern Grows remembered as a traumatic childhood read
Readers and teachers share how the novel's dog deaths left lasting emotional impressions and curricular debate.
Israeli navy intercepts Global Sumud Gaza aid flotilla near Crete
newsIsraeli navy intercepts Global Sumud Gaza aid flotilla near Crete
Israeli forces intercepted dozens of aid vessels in international waters off Crete, detaining more than 170 activists from multiple countries.
AEW Dynamite main event features brutal Darby Allin vs Brody King spots
sportsAEW Dynamite main event features brutal Darby Allin vs Brody King spots
Brody King and Darby Allin delivered high‑impact bumps, including a crash through the announce table.
Venice Biennale Jury Resigns Over Awards Exclusion
artVenice Biennale Jury Resigns Over Awards Exclusion
The Biennale's international jury resigned after a furor over excluding artists from countries accused of crimes against humanity.
Trump says '86' is a mob term for 'kill him'
newsTrump says '86' is a mob term for 'kill him'
President Trump told Kaitlan Collins '86' means 'kill him'; former federal prosecutor Elie Honig says he never heard it used that way.
Zach Cregger's Resident Evil, teaser trailer and set details
moviesZach Cregger's Resident Evil, teaser trailer and set details
First teaser is out; Cregger says the film is set during the Raccoon City outbreak and features huge practical zombie puppets, Sept 18
May Day mobilizations, local marches and general strike actions on May 1
cultureMay Day mobilizations, local marches and general strike actions on May 1
Local marches, rallies and 'Workers Over Billionaires' general‑strike actions scheduled May 1, Wisconsin events and virtual meetups listed.
David Allan Coe dies at 86
musicDavid Allan Coe dies at 86
Outlaw country singer-songwriter David Allan Coe, known for 'Take This Job and Shove It' and 'You Never Even Called Me By My Name,' has died at 86.
Taylor Swift countdown fuels Toy Story 5 soundtrack rumors
moviesTaylor Swift countdown fuels Toy Story 5 soundtrack rumors
A countdown on Taylor Swift's site has fans speculating she may have a song on Toy Story 5.
Oil hits wartime high, tops $125 amid Iran escalation
financeOil hits wartime high, tops $125 amid Iran escalation
Crude climbed to about $125 a barrel after reports the U.S. is weighing new military options against Iran, disrupting supply.
J. Craig Venter dies at 79
scienceJ. Craig Venter dies at 79
Genomics pioneer WHO helped decode the human genome and founded the J. Craig Venter Institute has died at 79.
nytimes.com
House passes Republican farm bill, moves to Senate
newsHouse passes Republican farm bill, moves to Senate
House approved the GOP-crafted 2026 farm bill; bill includes a 'Save Our Bacon' federal preemption of state animal‑welfare laws and SNAP changes.
Ted, canine star of Gone Fishing, dies
tvTed, canine star of Gone Fishing, dies
Ted, the Patterdale Terrier mix WHO appeared on BBC's Mortimer and Whitehouse: Gone Fishing, has died; co‑stars paid tribute.
bbc.co.uk
National Bugs Bunny Day, April 30
comicsNational Bugs Bunny Day, April 30
April 30 marks the anniversary of Bugs Bunny’s first big-screen appearance (Porky's Hare Hunt, 1938).
Northamptonshire chief constable fined £50,000 for contempt
newsNorthamptonshire chief constable fined £50,000 for contempt
Court found Ivan Balhatchet withheld body‑worn video in Buzzard‑Quashie case; he was fined £50,000.
U.S. economy grew at 2% annual rate in Q1 2026
financeU.S. economy grew at 2% annual rate in Q1 2026
GDP expanded at a 2% annualized pace Jan, Mar, led by business investment but below some forecasts as Iran war clouds outlook
Olivia Rodrigo announces The Unraveled Tour
musicOlivia Rodrigo announces The Unraveled Tour
Rodrigo unveils a 65-date 'The Unraveled Tour' starting Sept 25; new album out June 12; tickets May 7.
Taylor Swift countdown fuels Toy Story 5 soundtrack rumors
Taylor Swift's official website launched a countdown that ends Saturday at 2 p.m., and the page displays sky-and-cloud artwork matching Toy Story's signature clouds plus an image alt text quoting Buzz Lightyear saying "there seems to be no sign of intelligent life anywhere." Toy Story 5 is scheduled to open June 19, putting the countdown squarely ahead of the film's release. Those overlaps have prompted speculation Swift may contribute an original song to the Toy Story 5 soundtrack. If true, a Swift track would link a major pop star to a family blockbuster, likely boosting the soundtrack's profile and the film's cross‑market reach.
